Presse & News
New Healthcare Report 2026
Healthcare real estate has developed into one of the most structurally attractive asset classes in Germany, offering long-term stable returns that are largely independent of economic cycles and becoming increasingly relevant for institutional investors’ allocation strategies.
Martin Polifke • September 10, 2026
Hotelinvestmentmarkt Q1 2026
The European hotel investment volumes amounted in the first half of 2026 to EUR 11.7 billion, equivalent to a decline of 9.5% compared to the same period last year.
Martin Polifke • September 07, 2026
Uniper Becomes Anchor Tenant at NEW HEART on the block
A major leasing success for Düsseldorf’s office market and a key milestone for NEW HEART on the block: Uniper will occupy the approximately 120-meter-high office tower within the mixed-use development being realized by die developer Projektentwicklung GmbH at Kennedydamm. From 2030.
Martin Polifke • September 01, 2026
Record Office Take-Up in Berlin in Q2 2026
Berlin's office leasing market recorded a take-up volume of 380,400 sq m in the first half of 2026. This represents a significant increase of around 52% year-on-year (H1 2025: 250,000 sq m).
Martin Polifke • August 12, 2026
European prime rents continue to rise, yields rise slightly for the first time in two years
Europe's top real estate markets remain robust in mid-2026. The latest update of the "DNA of Real Estate" study by Cushman & Wakefield documents continued solid rental price growth in the office, logistics and retail segments.
Martin Polifke • August 11, 2026
Zijad Gibic appointed Head of Office Agency Frankfurt
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Zijad Gibic as Head of Office Agency Frankfurt. Effective 1 February 2027, Gibic will lead the office leasing team of the international real estate services firm in Germany’s financial capital.
Martin Polifke • August 04, 2026
European Real Estate Markets Continue Stable Recovery as Investors Adopt a More Selective Approach
According to Cushman & Wakefield's latest Investment Atlas, the market continues to transition into a more mature phase of recovery. While identifying opportunities remains important, success increasingly requires precision, discipline and careful asset selection.
Martin Polifke • July 28, 2026
Cologne Office Leasing Market Loses Momentum in Q2 2026
The Cologne office leasing market recorded take-up of approximately 28,300 sq m in the second quarter of 2026. This represents a 36% decline year-on-year. Total office take-up for the first half of 2026 reached 72,600 sq m, also significantly below the comparable period of the previous year.
Martin Polifke • July 17, 2026
Lack of Large Transactions Restrains Take-Up in Hamburg Office Letting Market
According to Cushman & Wakefield, take-up in the Hamburg office letting market totalled 189,700 sq m in the first half of 2026, approximately 11% below the result recorded in the same period last year.
Martin Polifke • July 13, 2026
Frankfurt Office Letting Market – Occupier Decisions Take Longer, Demand for Quality Remains Strong
According to Cushman & Wakefield, office take-up in the Frankfurt market area, comprising new lettings and owner-occupier transactions, totalled approximately 145,200 sq m in the first half of 2026.
Martin Polifke • July 09, 2026
Munich Office Leasing Market Posts Strong First Half-Year Performance
The Munich office leasing market gained significant momentum in the second quarter of 2026. According to C&W, office take-up between April and June 2026 approximately 190,000 sq m, an increase of 55% year-on-year.
Martin Polifke • July 09, 2026
Consolidation Continues in the Düsseldorf Office Market
According to Cushman & Wakefield, office take-up in the Düsseldorf office market reached approximately 61,400 sq m in Q2 of 2026. This result is slightly below the level recorded in the same quarter of the previous year (down 6%), but exceeds the five-year average for second quarters by 10%.
Martin Polifke • July 08, 2026
